Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2026: Date, Rituals and Timings
Pitru Paksha is a time when people remember family members who have died.
Its final day is called Sarva Pitru Amavasya, or Mahalaya Amavasya.
The articles say it will be observed on October 10, 2026.
People may perform Shradh for ancestors whose death date is unknown or whose ritual was missed.
Some traditions also include ancestors who died on particular lunar days.
Rituals described include offering water and food, and giving charity.
Some families offer food to Brahmins or animals, depending on their customs.
The articles report different start and end times for the lunar day and different ritual time windows.
Mahalaya is followed by the festive period described as Shardiya Navratri or Devi Paksha.
Sarva Pitru Amavasya, also called Mahalaya Amavasya, marks the end of Pitru Paksha and is observed on October 10, 2026.
It is observed for all departed ancestors, including those whose death date is unknown or whose Shradh was missed; one source also cites ancestors who died on Amavasya, Purnima or Chaturdashi.
Reported Amavasya timings differ: one article gives October 9 at 9:35 p.m. to October 10 at 9:19 p.m.; another gives October 10 at 1:05 a.m. to October 11 at 12:49 a.m.
Ritual descriptions include Tarpan, Pinda Daan, food offerings and charity; families may also offer food to Brahmins and, according to custom, animals.
The articles give different Shradh muhurat timings, and describe Mahalaya as preceding Shardiya Navratri or Devi Paksha.
- Who
- Hindus observing Pitru Paksha and performing rituals for departed ancestors.
- What
- Sarva Pitru Amavasya, the final day of Pitru Paksha, observed with Shradh and other ancestral rites.
- When
- October 10, 2026; the articles give differing Amavasya Tithi timings.
- Why
- To remember and honour departed ancestors, including those whose death date is unknown or whose Shradh was missed.
Timing reported in some articles
Alternative timing reported
Amavasya Tithi and Shradh muhurat
Timing reported in some articles
Two articles give the Tithi as October 9 at 9:35 p.m. to October 10 at 9:19 p.m., with Kutup Muhurat starting at 11:45 a.m. on October 10.
Alternative timing reported
Another article gives the Tithi as October 10 at 1:05 a.m. to October 11 at 12:49 a.m., with Kutup Muhurat starting at 11:05 a.m. The articles do not explain the discrepancy.
- Other names
- Mahalaya Amavasya, Mahalaya, Sarvapitru Amavasya and Pitru Moksha Amavasya.
- Observed date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026.
- Tithi timing reported in two articles
- October 9 at 9:35 p.m. to October 10 at 9:19 p.m.
- Alternative Tithi timing reported
- October 10 at 1:05 a.m. to October 11 at 12:49 a.m.
- Shradh timings reported in one article
- Kutup Muhurat: 11:45 a.m.–12:31 p.m.; Rohina Muhurat: 12:31–1:18 p.m.; Aparahna Kaal: 1:18–3:37 p.m.
- Alternative Shradh timings reported
- Kutup Muhurat: 11:05–11:51 a.m.; Rohina Muhurat: 11:51 a.m.–12:37 p.m.; Aparahna Kaal: 12:37–2:55 p.m.
- Rituals mentioned
- Shradh, Tarpan, Pinda Daan, food offerings and charity.
- Foods and offerings mentioned
- Articles mention rice, dal, vegetables, puris and kheer; one lists items such as black sesame, barley, Kusha grass, ghee, milk, honey, flowers and clean water.
Sources
Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2026: Date, Tithi Timings, Puja Vidhi And Significance
Sarvpitru Amavasya 2026: Why Is The Last Day Of Pitru Paksha Important? Know The Muhurat, Rituals And Who Can Consume Shradh Food
Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2026 Kab Hai? Know Date, Tithi and Significance
